testamentary

tes·ta·ment  (tst-mnt)

n.

1. Something that serves as tangible proof or evidence: The spacious plan of the city is a testament to the foresight of its founders.

2. A statement of belief; a credo: my political testament.

3. Law A written document providing for the disposition of a person's property after death; a will.

4. Testament Bible Either of the two main divisions of the Bible.

5. Archaic A covenant between humans and God.

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[Middle English, a will, from Latin testmentum, from testr, to make a will, from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots.]

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testa·mentar·y (-mnt-r, -mntr) adj.

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testamentary [ˌtɛstəˈmɛntərɪ]

adj

1. (Law) of or relating to a will or testament

2. (Law) derived from, bequeathed, or appointed by a will

3. (Law) contained or set forth in a will

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

testamentary - of or relating to a will or testament or bequeathed by a will or testament

Translations

testamentary [ˌtestəˈmentərɪ] ADJ → testamentario

testamentary

adj → testamentarisch